TEHRAN – Iranian and Russian defense ministers explored avenues for the enhancement of military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in the fight against terrorism and extremism. In a telephone conversation on Thursday, Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami and his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoygu talked about the latest regional and international developments and the […]

Asked about US President Donald Trump’s strong criticism against the nuclear deal with Iran, suggesting fresh sanctions on the Iranian government, Erdoğan said Turkey’s position on Iran “has not changed.” According to Hurriyet Daily, “Currently Israel is supporting the U.S.’s sanctions on Iran, but we don’t know the positions of other countries. Those who impose […]

TEHRAN– Total Chief Executive Officer Patrick Pouyanne said the French oil and gas major would push ahead with its Iran gas project if the United States decided to impose unilateral sanctions on Tehran. “If Iran is compliant, if the European Union and China and Russia continue to consider that the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of […]

TEHRAN – Foreign ministers of Iran and France in a telephone conversation discussed the most recent developments surrounding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a nuclear agreement between Tehran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany). In the phone conversation on Tuesday evening, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif […]

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Uzbek counterpart, Abdulaziz Kamilov, held talks on a range of issues, incusing ways to promote cooperation between the two countries in the oil and gas industry. In the meeting held in Tehran on Tuesday, Zarif hailed bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic and Uzbekistan […]

TEHRAN – Iran reached its first-ever quarter-final at the FIFA U-17 World Cup after defeating Mexico 2-1 on Tuesday. In the match which was held at the Fatorda Stadium in Margo, India, Mohammad Sharifi converted a very confident penalty in the seventh minute of the match. Allahyar Sayyadmanesh scored his tournament’s third goal four minutes […]

TEHRAN  – A variety of spectacular massive rock–hewn tombs and bas-relief carvings at Naqsh-e Rostam has turned the ancient site to a must-see for holidaymakers traversing Iran. The Achaemenid necropolis is situated near Persepolis, itself a bustling UNESCO World Heritage site near the southern city of Shiraz. Naqsh-e Rostam, meaning “Picture of Rostam” is named […]

TEHRAN- In a meeting with Iranian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Masoud Karbasian, Malaysia’s Minister of Finance Johari Abdul Ghani announced that he will lead an economic delegation to Iran in early 2018, Shada news agency reported on Monday. During the meeting which was held on the sidelines of the 2017 Annual Meetings of the […]

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Ghasemi has condemned Saturday massive explosion in the Somali capital which has so far claimed the lives of over 180 people. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi strongly condemned the terrorist attack in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, and expressed deep sympathy and condolences with Somali nation, government and families of […]

TEHRAN – Azerbaijani Railways (ADY)’ chairman said ADY is preparing for the beginning of rail freight transportation in the direction of Iran, ABC.AZ reported on Friday. According to Javid Gurbanov, a container terminal in Iranian Astara is expected to open in late November. “Trains in the direction of Astara (Azerbaijan) – Astara (Iran) will begin […]